Truth that Makes a Difference

Finding meaning in life, marriage, and faith

What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 7

June 15, 2015

Finally! All our stuff was packed. It was all on a truck, or jammed into a car. So I went back into the house and took a final look around. … Read more

What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 6

June 2, 2015

“You have to be patient.” I didn’t like hearing that advice as a child and I’m not a big fan of it as an adult. It’s difficult to be patient. … Read more

Too Many Choices

May 28, 2015

Too many choices. Ever felt that way? You turn on your TV and there’s over 300 channels. You go to the grocery store and there are at least ten different types … Read more

What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 5

May 26, 2015

“You’re not done yet.” This is what I’ve been telling myself lately. We’re very close to moving into a new home, and I’m sure some of you are tired of hearing this … Read more

Scars

May 22, 2015

If you live long enough you’re going to get a few scars. They are the badges of memories, stories, and life. I have a scar on my left palm that I … Read more

What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 4

May 18, 2015

Let me just cut to the chase here. One of the things I’ve learned from this house buying experience is that if you want to get from the house you … Read more

3 Small Changes to Raise Your Discouragement Tolerance

May 14, 2015

Everybody has a different level of pain tolerance. Some have a high tolerance for pain. They have the ability to tolerate pain that others might find intolerable. Still, other people … Read more

What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 3

May 13, 2015

Have you ever had a total stranger hand you a list of things they believed needed to be changed about something really personal to you? That’s what a home inspection list is. I … Read more

What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 2

May 5, 2015

  Remember the first time you saw your spouse’s eyes light up? Maybe it was the first time you gave them a special gift or picked them up unexpectedly. Maybe it … Read more

What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 1

May 2, 2015

My wife and I are in the process of selling our current house and buying a new one. (It’s a big deal to us since it’s probably the last house … Read more